Indore — the food city

Indore is a city in west-central India. It’s known for the 7-story Rajwada Palace and the Lal Baag Palace, which date back to Indore’s 19th-century Holkar dynasty. The Holkar rulers are honored by a cluster of tombs and cenotaphs at Chhatri Baag. The night market Sarafa Bazar sells street food. East is the Indo-Gothic Gandhi Hall and clock tower. The Jain temple Kanch Mandir has a mirrored mosaic interior.

Within City: Quick refreshment

1. Lal bagh palace:Famous for: This architectural heritage of Indore is popular for its similarity with the Buckingham Palace of London. Location: NaiDuniya, Revenue Colony, Indira nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Telephone number: 7312499566. Timings:Tuesday-Saturday:10:15am to 5pm,Monday-closed. Entry Fee: The entry fee for the palace is INR 10 per person.

2. Rajwada palace:Famous For: It has gained utmost popularity with its unique architecture & royal grandeur. Location: Rajwada Circle, Near Holker Cloth Market, Rajwada, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452002. Timings: The palace remains open for the visitors on all the days of the week between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM except on Monday. Entry Fee: The visitors need to pay the nominal fee of INR 10 to spend some peaceful time here.

3. Gandhi Hall:Lucky to visit on Gandhi jayanti, Republic Day and Also on Independence to see the glorious lights. Location: Indore Commissioner’s Office compound, M. G. Road, near District Court, Indore, MP, India — 452007Area / Landmark: M. T. H. Compound /Gandhi Hall. Timings: 9:00 AM — 6:30 PM All days of the week.Telephone Number: +91–731–2499566. Entry: free.

4. Sarafa Market:Famous For: The popular Sarafa Market has gained attention for its delicious local dishes & street food. Location: Sarafa Bazaar, Near Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holker Cloth Market, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.Timings: The market remains open for the visitors on all the days of the week between 08:00 PM to 02:00 AM.Entry Fee: One can enter the market without paying any fee.

5. Patalpani waterfall:Location: Patalpani, Near Patalpani Railway Station, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452001, India. Timings: All days of the week from 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM. visit duration: 20 minutes. Entryfee: free.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture:

1. Indore Museum:Location: Near GPO Square, Residency, Navlakha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001. Timings: All days of the week from 9:00Am to 8:00pm. Entry fee: Free

2. Rajwada Palace: Famous For:It has gained utmost popularity with its unique architecture & royal grandeur. Location: Rajwada Circle, Near Holker Cloth Market, Rajwada, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452002. Timings: The palace remains open for the visitors on all the days of the week between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM except on Monday. Entry Fee: The visitors need to pay the nominal fee of INR 10 to spend some peaceful time here. Foreigner:INR 250 per person, Photography:RS 25,videography:Rs 100.

3. Royal Museum:Location: Near GPO Square, Residency, Navlakha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001. Opened: 1929. Timings:Tuesday-Sunday:10am-5pm,Monday-closed. Entry fee: INR 10 per person.

4. KanhaMusuem: Location:A B Road, Indore — 452011 (Near Zoo) Address: : Near GPO Square, Residency, Navlakha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001.Timings: Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5pm, Monday-closed.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

CRESCENT WATER PARK: Address:Gram Jamniya, Near Narmada KshipraDevguradia Khurd, Kampel Road, Indore, MP 452016. Rides:There are many rides in which everyone can happily enjoy te rides are -Roller Ramp, Glider, Columbus, Gyroscope, Mini Train, Cup Soccer, CatterPiller, Sun N Moon, Roller Coaster, Hanging, Marry Go Round, Video Games, Stacking Car, Special Kids Pool, Multiline Slide, Pendulum Slide, Crazy Cool, Black Hole, Wave Pool, Toronto, Bull Ride & Bungy Jump.

Timings:Mon — Sun 10:00 am — 6:00 pm.

MAYANK BLUE WATER PARK: Address:Bengali Square, Indore Bypass Road, Indore, MP 452016.

Rides:Lazy River, Merry Go Round, Dancing Floor, Kids Play Zone, Water Rides, Wave Slides, Slow Water Slides, Wave Pool, Adult Rides, Swimming Pool & Cyclone.

Timings:Mon — Sun 11:00 am — 6:00 pm.

AGRAWAL APPU GHAR:Address:Agrawal Mini APPUGHAR, Regional Park Road, Maguda Nagar, Pipliya Pala, Indore, MP 452011. Timings:Mon — Sun 10:00 am — 9:00 pm.

National parks: Wild Splendour

Kanha National park: Location: Kisli Gate, Village Khatia, P.O. Kanha National Park, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Safari Timings: Summer: Morning: 6:30 am to 11:00 am, Evening: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.Winter: Morning: 6:00 am to 11:00 am, Evening: 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Safari Cost: — INR 6500 per vehicle (for Indians), INR 9500 per vehicle (for Foreigners). Total Area: 940 square kilometres. Best time to Visit: Mid-October to June end.

Bandhavgarh National Park: Location: State Highway 10, Near Petrol Pump, Bandhavgarh, District Umaria, Tala, Madhya Pradesh. Total Area: 1,536 square kilometres.

Safari Timings:Summer: Morning: 5:30 am to 10:00 am, Evening: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Winter: Morning: 6:30 am to 11:00 am, Evening: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Safari Cost: — INR 5550 per vehicle (for Indians), INR 7550 per vehicle (for Foreigners).Best time to Visit: October to June.Note: -At Bandhavgarh afternoon shift of Jeep Safari remains closed for visitors on every Wednesday. Morning & Afternoon both the shift remains close on Holi festival (In the month of March).

Panna National Park:

Location: NH 75, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh 471405. Total Area: 542.7 square kilometres.

Safari Timings: Summer: Morning: 5:30 am to 9:30 am,Evening: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Winter: Morning: 7:00 am to 10:30 am, Evening: 2:00 pm to 5:30 pmSafari Cost: — INR 1000 per vehicle (for Indians) , INR 2000 per vehicle (for Foreigners). Best time to Visit: November to June.Note: -At Panna afternoon shift of Jeep Safari remains closed for visitors on every Wednesday-Morning & Afternoon both the shift remain close on Holi festival (In the month of March).

Satpura National Park:

Location:Satpura National Park, Hoshangabad District, Madhya Pradesh. Total Area: 524 square kilometres. Safari Timings:Summer: Morning: 6:00 am to 10:00 am,Evening: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Winter: Morning: 6:30 am to 10:30 am, Evening: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Safari Cost: — INR 3050 per vehicle (for Indians), INR 4500 per vehicle (for Foreigners).Best time to Visit: October to April.Note: -At Satpura afternoon shift of Jeep Safari remains closed for visitors on every Wednesday.Morning & Afternoon both the shift remain close on Holi festival (In the month of March)

Madhav National Park:

Location: Shivpuri — Jhansi Road, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh 473551. Total Area: 354 square kilometres. Park Timings: Throughout the year: Morning: 6:30 am to 10:00 am, Evening: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Entry Fee: -INR 15 per person (for Indians), INR 150 per person (for Foreigners).Best time to Visit: October to March.

Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature

ChidiyabhadakWatrefalls:Location: Katkut, Badhwah, Madhya Pradesh 451001, India. Ideal For: Nature lover, family, friends, couples.Timings: 6:00 am To 5: 30 pm.Entry Fee: No Entry Charges.Distance from Indore: 58.0 km.

GidiyaKhoh Waterfall:Location: Near to Shivni Village and 9 km from Double Chowki,IdealFor: Nature lover, family, friends, couples. Timings: 10:00 am To 5: 30 pm.Entry Fee: No EntryCharges.Distancefrom Indore: 41.8 km.

Jogi Bhadak Waterfall:Location: Dhal, Madhya Pradesh 454010, India.Timings: 10:00 am To 5: 30 pm.Entry Fee: No Entry Charges.Distance from Indore: 66.3 km.

PatalPani Waterfall:Location: KekariyaDabri, Madhya Pradesh 453441, India.Timings: 9:00 am To 6:00 pm.Entry Fee: No Entry Charges.Distance from Indore: 35.5 km.

Tincha Falls:Location: Near to Berchha, Madhya Pradesh 452020.Timings: 9:00 am To 6:00 pm.Entry Fee: No Entry Charges.Distance From Indore: 26.8 km.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Rajwada palace:Famous For: It has gained utmost popularity with its unique architecture & royal grandeur.Location: Rajwada Circle, Near Holker Cloth Market, Rajwada, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452002. Timings: The palace remains open for the visitors on all the days of the week between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM except on Monday. Entry Fee: The visitors need to pay the nominal fee of INR 10 to spend some peaceful time here.

Lal bagh palace: Famous for: This architectural heritage of Indore is popular for its similarity with the Buckingham Palace of London. Location: NaiDuniya, Revenue Colony, Indira nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Telephone number: 7312499566. Timings: Tuesday-Saturday:10:15am to 5pm,Monday-closed. Entry Fee: The entry fee for the palace is INR 10 per person.

Gandhi Hall:Location: Indore Commissioner’s Office compound, M. G. Road, near District Court, Indore, MP, India — 452007 Area / Landmark: M. T. H. Compound /Gandhi Hall. Timings: 9:00 AM — 6:30 PM All days of the week.Telephone Number: +91–731–2499566. Entry: free. Lucky to visit on Gandhi jayanti,Republic Day and Also on Independence to see the glorious lights.

Chhatribagh: Address: First Floor, 161, Shri Nagar Main Rd, Shree Nagar Main Colony, Shree Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452018. Timings: 8:00am-6:00pm daily in the week.

White church. Address:Pipliyahana Road, White Church Colony, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001. Timings:9:00am to 9:00pm, on December 24th it stays open till 1:00 Am.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Mandu: Distance from Indore: 97 km via NH 52.Nearest railway station: Ratlam. Nearest airport: Indore, 100 km.Route from Bhopal: Start driving and turn towards the road that leads to Sehore and which inturn leads to Ashta. From Ashta take a turn towards Indore-Bhopal road. Then, take the national highway 52 to Mandu road. Continue on dharmandav road and you will see your destination. Places to visit: Hindola mahal, Jami masjid, Rewakund.Things to do: Absorb views from Mandu fort, seek blessings at Jain temple, witness beauty at Ship mahal. Places to Stay: The City Villa, MPT Malwa Resort Mandu, Jahaj Mahal, Shivani Resort.

Chikhaldara: Distance from Indore: 282 km via Khandwa-Indore Road. The only Coffee growing area in the region of Maharashtra. October to June is considered the best time to visitPlaces to visit:Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point. There are a few small economy class hotels at Chikhaldara.

Pachmarhi:Distance from Indore: 339km via MP SH 22. Nearest railway station: Pipariya.
Nearest airport: Bhopal. Route from Bhopal: Start from Jail road towards Hoshangabad road. It leads to Indus Towne. Drive via Madhya Pradesh State Highway towards Pachmarhi Cantt road. Move straight.Places to visit: Satpura National Park, Dhoopgar, Bee Falls. Things to do: Witness Duchess falls, Visit shiva shrine, go picnic at Apsara vihar. Places to Stay: Rajvihar, Hotel shrikrishna, Hotel Himalya, Chunmun Cottage, MPT Nandanvan.

Saputara: Distance from Indore: 413 km via Mumbai-Agra NH. Best time to visit: October to February. Places to visit: Sunrise and Sunset point, Saputara lake, Saputara Museum, Vasanta National park, purna sanctuary, gira waterfalls. Places to stay: Hotel Ananda Saputara, hotel lake view, Chitrakoot hill resort.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Jhansi:Distance:470kms from Indore. Best places to visit: St. JudesShrine,RaniMahal,BaruaSagar,Jhansi Fort, Parichha, Star Fort, Panchtantra Park, Rani Lakmibai Bai Park,Rani Jhansi Museum. Best time to visit: Jhansi is during winter between November and March.

Places to stay: Hari palace,Jhansi hotel,sunrise hotel,hotelyatrik. How to reach: 38 trains are available to Katni where you’ll have to change trains to reach Jhansi. Jhansi is around 500 kms away and a private vehicle/ rented cab will take 10 hours for the journey.

Khajuraho:Khajuraho to indore distance 560 KM, Places to visit and things to do — Khajuraho Temples, Private Safaris, Tiger safari, Panna National Park, Dulhadev Temple. How to reach: You can take the Sarnath Express to Satna then opt for a bus or a taxi to reach Khajuraho. A private vehicle is recommended. Khajuraho is 400 kms away from Bilaspur. The duration of the journey will be 8 hours.

Nagpur: Distance: indore to nagpur distance 450KM. Best places to visit: Deekshabhoomi — A Holy Place,UmredKarhandla Wildlife Sanctuary — Spend Time Around Nature,Ambazari, Lake & Garden — Not To Be Missed,Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground — A Majestic Stadium, Lata Mangeshkar Musical Garden — A Serene Getaway, Japanese Rose Garden — Spend A Lovely Time, Khindsi Lake — A Natural Beauty.Best time to visit: November to February. Places to stay: The pride hotel, The Greenland Resort, Hotel Sunrise N Resorts, Tuli International, Hotel centre point, Treebo Tryst The Pavilion, Le Meridien Nagpur. How to reach: 1 direct train is available between Bilaspur and Nagpur Junction. A private vehicle will take around 8 hours. This distance between the two cities is around 475 kms.

Chanderi:Distance: distance from indore to chanderi 410 KM. How to reach: 1 direct train is available between Bilaspur and Nagpur Junction. Nearest station is Lalitpur. Private bus operators run along this route. A private vehicle will take around 10 hours. This distance between the two cities is around 500 kms.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir: Address:Khajrana Square Ring Road near Goyal Vihar Society, Indore 452016. Open from 10 Am -10 pm. The main festival of this temple is vinayakchathurthi and was held in grand manner in the month of August and September.

Gomatgiri: Address: Gomatgiri, Nainod Village, near Indore Airport, Indore, MP, India — 452005.

Gomatgiri is a sacred place for the devotees of the Jain religion (Digambar sect)! On Sundays, Gomatgiri temple’s famous Daal-Baati is served in the ‘Bhojnalaya’ (Restaurant) ! There’s a small shop too that serves tea, snacks, ice creams, etc. This pious place is constructed on the hillock, which was donated to the Jain Samaj by the government of Madhya Pradesh in 1981!

Kanchi Mandir: Address: KanchMandirDigambar Jain Kaanch Mandir, Hukumchand Marg, Itwaria Bazaar, Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holker Cloth Market, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452002, IndiaPhone: +91–731–2499566.A temple full of glass paintings and frescoes that tell you the journey of Jainism. It is closed between 12 pm to 4 pm.

Indore White church: Indore White ChurchGodhra Hwy, White Church Colony, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001.

Annapurna temple:Kranti Kriplani Nagar, Vinay Nagar, NaiDuniya Indore, Madhya Pradesh,452009‎.

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search

Water Sports at Hanuwantiya Island:Location: Hanuwantiya Island is located near Purni Village in Mundi, Khandwa District. Price: Depends on the activity undertaken.
Waterfalls of Indore via Trekking:Location: Most of the popular waterfalls are located outside Indore, allowing you the excitement of going on a road trip. Distance from Indore Bus Stand: Patalpani Waterfalls (35 km), Tincha Waterfalls (26 km), Jogi Bhadak Waterfalls (73 km), Mohadi Waterfalls (25 km). Best time to visit is during the month of October.
Bungee Jumping at Somanipuram Adventure Resort:Location: Somanipuram Adventure Resort is located opposite Vindhya Engineering College Umrikheda on Khandwa Road, Bardari. Timings: 9 AM — 6 PM. Price: The indicative price ranges from INR 150 to INR 300. Distance from Indore Bus Station: 16 Km.
Trekking at Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary:Location: Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mirzapur, Ralamandal District near Indore. Timings: 9 AM — 6:30 PM.Price: Entry fee per head is INR 60. Distance from Indore Bus Stand: 14.1 Km.

Camping at Safari Adventure Park:Location: The adventure park is located in MSJ Estate in Dakachya Village, Indore.Timings: 10 AM — 6 PM. Price: The indicative price of the resort ranges from INR 875 (per person) to INR 11635 (a group of 15).
Distance from Indore Bus Stand: 25 Km.

Nearby: Short time retreats

Omkareshwar-seek inner peace: Location: khandwa district. It is about 12km from Mortakka in Madhya Pradesh.

Ujjain-see the temples: Distance between Ujjain and Indore is of about 55kms.

Gulawat Lotus Lake-Relax: Location-GurdaKhedi, Madhya Pradesh 453111. Timings: Monday-sun: 6:00am to 7:00pm. Entry: free but depending on the rides and adventures the price varies from INR 10 to INR 150 that is boating and snacks.

Choral Dam-Enjoy water sports: Distance: It is about 52kms from Indore. Entry: Free, Timing: 24 hrs, Boating facility is available. Time required: 2–3 hrs. Best place to spend time –Choral Resort.

BamniyaKund-Go camping: Distance: It is about 37.6km via NH47 from Indore. Location: Malendi, Madhya Pradesh 453441. Best time to visit is Feb-June and Nov- Dec.

Local Business:

Pithampur- The Detroit of India, Sanwer Industrial belt, LaxmiBai Nagar IA, Rau IA, Bhagirathpura IA, Kali Billod IA, Automobile and manufacturing, Infrastructre and Construction, Information Technology, Steel Industries, Mechanical and Electrial Machinery.

Medical Emergencies:

Institute of Emergency Medical Sciences: Medical school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Address: 7, Bhawarkua Main Rd, Near ICICI Bank, Professor Colony, Indore, Madhya Pradesh452001.

The Synergy Hospital: Scheme №74 C, Sector B, Opposite Meghdoot Garden Vijay Nagar, Indore45201007312550400. number-9752410996.

Bombay Hospital Indore: Eastern Ring Road, IDA Scheme №94/95 Vijay Nagar, Indore — 4520100732558866,4077000,4001713,4001717.

Mayur Hospital and Research Centre:Near Bengali Chouraha, Ring Road Scheme No- 94, Indore452010,0731,306,0600/621/624/633/634.

Curewell Hospital Pvt. Ltd: .19 / 1-C, Near Janjeer Wala Chouraha New Palasia, Indore — 45200107312434445,2432825,2432826.

CHL-Hospitals Indore: A.B. Road, Near L.I.G Square , Indore — 452008 0731 662 2222, 254 9090.